Dr. Jared Bostrom Joins Progress Valley, Inc. as Executive DirectorFebruary 20, 2018 - Progress Valley, Inc. announces Jared Bostrom, DMFT, LMFT, LADC, CPRP as its new Executive Director! Dr. Bostrom has been the Executive Director and Treatment Director at New Beginnings Minnesota, and has also had director positions with Meridian Behavioral Health, People Incorporated, and Options Family & Behavior Services. Dr. Bostrom has over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders, and 8 years of leadership in the industry.

The American Craft Council Names Sarah Schultz Executive DirectorFebruary 20, 2018 - The American Craft Council is has hired Sarah Schultz as its new executive director. Schultz, who has more than 25 years’ experience in arts leadership, fundraising and education, succeeds Chris Amundsen, who left the organization in September.

Tiwahe Foundation Names Nevada Littlewolf President and CEOFebruary 15, 2018 - The Tiwahe Foundation Board of Directors has announced the hiring of President and CEO, Nevada Littlewolf, effective March 1, 2018. Prior to joining the Tiwahe Foundation, Nevada served as the Executive Director of Rural American Indigenous Leadership (RAIL). an organization she founded in 2012.

Minnesota Humanities Center Announces New Board MembersFebruary 15, 2018 - The Minnesota Humanities Center has announced a number of new board members. Two of them – Rebecca Evan of Target Corporation and Matembo Kitoy of SkyWater Technology Foundry – were appointed to the board by Governor Mark Dayton. The board also elected three new members: Sylvia Strobel, Tom Schmall and Jacqueline Johnson.

Lifeworks Services Promotes Kim Mueller to Senior Vice President of Programs and OperationsFebruary 6, 2018 - Lifeworks Services has promoted Kim Mueller to senior vice president of programs and operations. Mueller had served as vice president of employment services since joining the organization in 2014. In her new role, Mueller maintains oversight of employment services and assumes leadership of all day services and fiscal support programs.

Volunteers of America Announces Two AppointmentsFebruary 5, 2018 - Volunteers of America – Minnesota and Wisconsin announces two key appointments: Anna Petersmeyer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sarah Fjelstul has accepted the role of VP of Finance, having been our Interim Controller.

Lakes Center for Youth and Families announces Matt Howard as ExecutiveDirectorJanuary 25, 2018 - Matt Howard has joined Lakes Center for Youth and Families as executive director. Matt joins the organization after the retirement of Jeanne Walz, who led for over 20 years.

Hope Dental Clinic Establishes New Nonprofit, New St. Paul LocationJanuary 24, 2018 - After 53 years of providing free dental care to people in need as part of Union Gospel Mission, Hope Dental Clinic, the largest free dental clinic in Minnesota, is striking off on its own with a new St. Paul office at 800 Minnehaha Avenue East.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Hires Sean Kershaw as Vice President of Wilder Center for CommunitiesJanuary 11, 2018 - Sean Kershaw has joined the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation as vice president of Wilder Center for Communities. In this role, Sean will oversee a wide range of community engagement initiatives, including leadership development programs, volunteerism, public policy and the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.

Miriam Weisfeld joins Children's Theatre Company as Director of Artistic DevelopmentJanuary 9, 2018 - Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) announced that Miriam Weisfeld will serve as the new director of artistic development, effective March 30, 2018. Ms. Weisfeld most recently served in the role of senior vice president for production and development with The Araca Group in New York City.

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Elects New TrusteesJanuary 9, 2018 - The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected eight new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1,2018. The new members are Erin Bailey, Ann Folkman, Sean Kershaw, Lohini Mayo, Carrie Obry, Mark Price, Vineeta Sawkar, and Jennifer Wolf.

YWCA Minneapolis hires Kari L. Clark as Chief Development OfficerJanuary 2, 2018 - YWCA Minneapolis is pleased to announce the hire of Kari L. Clark as its new chief development officer. Kari began her new role on November 27 and comes to YWCA Minneapolis with a breadth of varied development experiences, strong communication skills and dedicated drive.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Hires Nonoko Sato as Associate DirectorJanuary 2, 2018 - The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is pleased to announce Nonoko Sato as the organization’s new associate director, effective January 2, 2018. In her new role, Nonoko will partner closely with MCN executive director Jon Pratt to chart MCN’s strategic response to organizational and sector challenges.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits hires Annie Dugan as Northeast Regional CoordinatorDecember 27, 2017 - Annie Dugan has joined MCN as Northeast regional coordinator. Annie comes to MCN from the arts and culture sector. Before serving as regional coordinator, she was the director and curator at the Duluth Art Institute where she developed community partnerships and internationally recognized exhibitions and programs.

Pahoua Yang Hoffman joins Citizens League as Executive DirectorDecember 27, 2017 - The Citizens League has promoted Pahoua Yang Hoffman to become its new executive director. Yang Hoffman, the nonprofit's former policy director, has served as the interim executive director since November, when previous executive director Sean Kershaw accepted a position at Wilder Foundation.

Jim Steinhagen joins Missions Inc. as CEODecember 26, 2017 - Missions Inc. Programs announces Jim Steinhagen as its new CEO. Steinhagen was most recently at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, serving as Vice President of the Southwest Region and Administrator of the Betty Ford Center. Steinhagen has over 30 years of experience in treating addiction, and over 25 years executive planning, administration, communications and marketing experience in the nonprofit sector.

The Center for Victims of Torture Adds New Board MembersDecember 20, 2017 - The Center for Victims of Torture announced the election of three new members to its board of directors: Robert Flynn, Charles Henry and Shawn Roberts. The new members were elected at the December board meeting and will begin their terms in February 2018.

Erin Wilkins joins Annex Teen ClinicDecember 19, 2017 - Erin Wilkins has been hired as the new Director of Clinical Operations and Services at the Annex Teen Clinic.

Channel One Regional Food Bank Hires Virginia Merrit as Executive DirectorDecember 6, 2017 - Virginia Merritt will be joining Channel One as the new Executive Director beginning in January 2018. She is a strong advocate, dedicated, determined and a highly respected leader in many public service areas.

Taylor Putz joins Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as Public Policy AdvocateNovember 13, 2017 - Taylor Putz is joining the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as public policy advocate. Most recently, Taylor was the community relations and outreach manager at Prepare + Prosper.

Michelle Chang joins Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as Inclusion and Engagement CoordinatorNovember 12, 2017 - Michelle Chang has joined MCN as inclusion and engagement coordinator with MCN's AmeriCorps VISTA program. Her year of service includes building MCN's internal capacity for intercultural competency, by creating a fundamental cultural shift within MCN, in order to bring equity issues to the forefront of Minnesota's nonprofit sector.

Ashley Charwood joins Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as NorthwestRegional CoordinatorNovember 13, 2017 - Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has hired Ashley Charwood as Northwest regional coordinator. In this role, Ashley provides local activities, initiatives and connections to the resources MCN provides in the Northwest Region of Minnesota.

Bridging Hires Maggie Mau as Donor Relations ManagerNovember 13, 2017 - Bridging has hired Maggie Mau as donor relations manager. Previously, Maggie was the development manager for North Metro Pediatrics and Minneapolis Pathways, as well as a contract grant writer for a variety of Twin Cities nonprofits.

Aeon hires Andrew McLean as New Construction ManagerNovember 10, 2017 - Andrew McLean has joined Aeon as construction manager. In his new role, Andrew oversees architects, general contractors and the overall construction process on all of Aeon’s development projects.

Kristen Poppleton Promoted to Director of Programs at Climate GenerationNovember 1, 2017 - Climate Generation announced the promotion of Kristen Poppleton to Director of Programs. This new position at Climate Generation was created to evaluate impact, ensure integration of equity and policy engagement across work, and to oversee strategic engagement of key audiences.

Steve Sallee to join the Southeast Service Cooperative as Executive DirectorOctober 24, 2017 - The Southeast Service Cooperative (SCC) announced that Steve Sallee will become SSC’s next executive director on January 1, 2018.

Aeon Brings on New Staff in September October 13, 2017 - In September, Aeon hired three new employees across several departments in the organization. Sue Hackett was named portfolio director, Jeffrey Westbrook was named resident connections coordinator, and Allie Laramy was named executive assistant to the vice president of property operations.

Sarah Granger named Executive Director of MoveFwdOctober 6, 2017 - The Board of Directors of MoveFwd (formerly Teens Alone) has announced the appointment of Sarah Granger, MSW, LICSW as Executive Director. Sarah replaces Lydia Kihm, who retired after 20 years as Executive Director of the organization.

Brie Geurink Promoted to Vice President of Advancement at Opportunity PartnersOctober 5, 2017 - Opportunity Partners has announced the promotion of Brie Geurink, CFRE, to Vice President of Advancement. With 10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, Geurink was previously Director of Development at Opportunity Partners, helping the department raise funds and build a culture of philanthropy.

Propel Nonprofits Provides Energy for Minnesota Nonprofit CommunityOctober 5, 2017 - Propel Nonprofits is the new name for the merged MAP for Nonprofits and Nonprofits Assistance Fund (NAF), which will continue to offer finance, strategy, and governance services to nonprofit organizations across Minnesota. The new name and website domain (www.propelnonprofits.org) reflect a mission to power Minnesota’s nonprofit community.

Aja Tashjihan joins AdoptAClassroom.org as Digital Giving ManagerSeptember 21, 2017 - Aja Tashjian recently joined AdoptAClassroom.org as the Digital Giving Manager. She’s responsible for creating and implementing strategy for building a strong individual giving program with emphasis on new program funds.

SevenDreams Education Foundation Names NewBoard MembersSeptember 18, 2017 - SevenDreams Education Foundation has named new members of the Board of Directors as well as a new President of the Board of Directors. Abdihamid Badri, Shannon Bruskiwicz, Andrew Burns, Katrinna Dexter and Jennifer Mawson have joined the board, and Peter Zbaracki is the new president.

Ecumen Names Three New Vice PresidentsSeptember 13, 2017 - Minnesota-based Ecumen, one of the nation’s leading non-profit providers of senior housing and aging services, has named three vice presidents. William (Bill) McGarry has been named vice president of IT & chief technology officer, Amy Korzenowski has joined Ecumen as vice president of operations for housing and nursing home communities and Brett Anderson has been promoted to vice president of nursing services.

Fraser Expands to Anoka CountySeptember 12, 2017 - Fraser, Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of autism services, is expanding in Anoka County to offer even more high quality clinical services. Services previously offered at Fraser Anoka will now be moved 10 miles away to Fraser Coon Rapids. This expansion will allow at least 1,000 individuals to receive Fraser services each year.

Blake Hopkins Named Vice President of Housing Development at AeonSeptember 11, 2017 - Aeon hired Blake Hopkins as its new vice president of housing development. Blake joined Aeon in 2015 as a senior project manager on the housing development team. Previous roles before Aeon include a tax credit underwriter and a community development consultant.

Restructuring Changes Made at The Improve GroupSeptember 8, 2017 - Saint Paul-based evaluation and consulting firm The Improve Group has hired Derek Hazeltine as its first Chief Operations Officer, promoted Maria T. Moeller to Chief Marketing Officer, and made other restructuring changes to meet the growing demand for its services.

Bryn Vaaler named Chair of the Board of Directors at Alliance Francaise of Minneapolis/St.PaulAugust 29, 2017 - Alliance Française of Mpls/St Paul welcomes Bryn Vaaler as new Chair of the Board of Directors. He is currently Chief Marketing & Professional Development Officer and Of Counsel at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

Jen Theneman Joins Partners for Affordable Housing as Executive DirectorAugust 28, 2017 - Jen Theneman was named executive director at Partners for Affordable Housing in Mankato, which houses people in need from around the state through emergency sheltering and low-income housing.

Bii Gii Wiin Community Development Loan Fund Welcomes New Staff MemberAugust 25, 2017 - Bii Gii Wiin Community Development Loan Fund has hired Kim Strand as business success coach and program manager.

DARTS Welcomes New Staff, Partnership, and Board MemberAugust 25, 2017 - DARTS welcomes Jennifer Pfefferle Meyer as Volunteer Manager and Jim Ganger, Vice President of Marketing at SPIRE Credit Union to the Board. They are also announcing a unique resource partnership with Species360 in sharing Keith D. Olson’s deep experience as Director of Finance for both organizations.

Dan Ruth named Executive Director of Lutheran Partners in Global MinistryAugust 25, 2017 - Lutheran Partners in Global Ministries has hired Dan Ruth as executive director. Dan will lead LPGM in its 22nd year and oversee its global ministry efforts in C.A.R., India, and Guatemala.

Aya Johnson joins Tubman as Director of Legal ServicesAugust 24, 2017 - Aya Johnson has been named Director of Legal Services at Tubman. She comes to the organization from the Bush Foundation.

Birget Kelly named Director of Clinical Services at TubmanAugust 24, 2017 - Birgit Kelly has been named Director of Clinical Services at Tubman. She has been with the agency since 2012 and most recently was an associate director managing mental health services.

AccessAbility, Inc. hires Director of Development and MarketingAugust 24, 2017 - Rita Apaloo joined AccessAbility, Inc. as director of development and marketing.

Catholic Charities Names Ryan Petersen Vice President of DevelopmentAugust 17, 2017 - Ryan Petersen is the new vice president of development for Catholic Charites of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. In this role, Petersen directs the Catholic Charities development team, connecting thousands of generous individual and organizational donors to those who access the critical array of services offered by Catholic Charities.

ARRM names John Estrem President of the Board of DirectorsAugust 16, 2017 - ARRM, an association representing over 200 direct care providers and supporting service providers for people with disabilities in Minnesota, announced John Estrem, CEO of Hammer Residences, Inc., has been elected to serve as the next President of the Board of Directors for the organization.

Scholarship America names Andrea Smith Vice President of DevelopmentAugust 15, 2017 - Andrea Smith joins Scholarship America from Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, where she was Managing Director, Major Gifts. Previously she served as Director of Business Development, Coordinator of the Atlanta Labor Day Telethon and then Executive Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Smith also served as Major Gifts Officer and Director of Development at Grady Health Foundation.

Molly Tlas Joins Philanthropy Team at Animal Humane SocietyAugust 9, 2017 - Animal Humane Society’s philanthropy team welcomed Molly Tlas as Philanthropy Advisor. Molly transitioned from her previous position as Executive Assistant to President and CEO of Animal Humane Society.

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Launches Campaign to Move to Midway NeighborhoodJuly 25, 2017 - Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest (JAUM) announced a campaign to move the organization’s headquarters from Maplewood to the more centrally located Midway neighborhood in St. Paul. The Let’s Build campaign will enable JAUM to double the number of students served by its on-site experiential programs from 17,000 to 34,000.

The Science Museum of Minnesota Names Five New Members to Senior Leadership TeamJuly 20, 2017 - The Science Museum of Minnesota has named five new members to the senior leadership team. Mark Dahlager (Vice President of Exhibits), Laurie Fink (Vice President of Science), Barry Gisser (Chief Financial Officer), Joseph Imholte (Vice President of Visitor Experience) and Joanne Jones-Rizzi (Vice President of Education and STEM Equity) joined the team in June.

The Center for Victims of Torture Names Wendy Marcano Chief Financial OfficerJuly 20, 2017 - The Center for Victims of Torture names Wendy Marcano as chief financial officer. Previously, Marcano was with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities and The Bridge for Youth. She also served as a finance consultant for local organizations and businesses.

Little Free Library adds Jeremy Hillman to Board of DirectorsJuly 20, 2017 - Jeremy Hillman of Bethesda, Maryland, has joined the board of directors at Little Free Library. Hillman is Director of Corporate Communications at World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. He previously worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as Director of External Communications and the BBC in various senior roles.

Alene G. Sussman named Director of Minneapolis Jewish FederationJune 17, 2017 - The Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation has hired Alene G. Sussman as its director. Alene formerly practiced law as an in-house attorney at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Prior to that, she worked at the law firm of Dorsey and Whitney LLP as a litigator.

Kelby Grovender named Executive Director of Hearth ConnectionJune 26, 2017 - The Hearth Connection Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Kelby Grovender has been named the new Executive Director of Hearth Connection effective July 1, 2017. The Board would like to thank Glenn Andis for his service and interim role as Executive Director for the preceding six months.

Megan Kallestad joins DARTS as Marketing InternJune 19, 2017 - Megan Kallestad is joining DARTS part time for the summer as our Marketing Intern. She is working towards a degree in Communications and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College. As she networks with Chamber members she is hoping to learn more about office management and event planning roles in various sectors and curious to hear how organizations might leverage her Spanish language and cultural expertise.

Kerrie Leinmiller-Renick joins DARSas Communications SpecialistJune 19, 2017 - Kerrie Leinmiller-Renick has re-joined DARTS as the Communications Specialist. She recently completed her advertising degree from Kansas State University and is enjoying settling in to Minnesota. While in school she interned in various marketing and communications roles for a wide array of businesses, including DARTS last summer. She is looking forward to building a mentor network in the Chamber community.

Katherine Heaton joins DARTS as Volunteer ManagerJune 19, 2017 - Katherine Heaton has joined as DARTS Volunteer Manager. In her community outreach role, she is looking forward to meeting Chamber members to hear how your teams want to engage in community. Katie has a rich work history in the nonprofit sector and has experienced being a family caregiver firsthand.

Louisa D'Altilia joins Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic as Executive DirectorJune 16, 2017 - The Board of Directors of Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic is proud to announce the appointment of Louisa D’Altilia, BA, MSW, LISW as Executive Director effective July 17, 2017. Ms. D’Altilia was most recently the Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest names new Senior VPJune 14, 2017 - Morgan Kinross-Wright was named Senior Vice President of Development for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest.

East Side Neighborhood Services Names Kristine Martin PresidentJune 8, 2017 - East Side Neighborhood Services, a nonprofit human service agency providing social and other services to individuals, families and the communities of Minneapolis, has announced the selection of Kristine Martin as its new President. Martin will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time President Bill Laden.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations welcome Wei Huang as Chief Investment OfficerJune 7, 2017 - The Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations today announced that Wei Huang will join the organizations as the new Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Huang will fill the role vacated by Jack Pohl, who retired in February after 32 years of service.

The Minneapolis Foundation Names New Senior Vice President of Community ImpactJune 7, 2017 - The Minneapolis Foundation is pleased to announce that Chanda Smith Baker will serve as its next Senior Vice President of Community Impact. Smith Baker’s first day at the Foundation will be September 5.

Andrea Chapman named Development Director of National Eagle CenterJune 6, 2017 - Andrea Chapman has been named Director of Development of the National Eagle Center. In this new position, Chapman will lead all fundraising strategy, planning, and activities including foundation and corporate support, capital campaign, government funding, and individual giving to support the National Eagle Center’s mission, programs and expansion plans.

Sam Schirmers Promoted to Director of Operations at YWCA MankatoJune 1, 2017 - Sam Schirmers was promoted to Director of Operations. This new role will oversee all daily operations, financial management, human resources, and development. She will continue to lead Women of Distinction, YWCA’s largest fundraising event. Schirmers has been employed with YWCA Mankato since August 2012 and has held numerous positions during that time, most recently Associate Director.

Amy Jordan named Director of Programs for Women and Girls at YWCA MankatoJune 1, 2017 - Amy Jordan has been named Director of Programs for Women & Girls. Jordan’s new role will oversee all programming for girls, women and families in the community. She will also continue to lead two fundraising events including the Girls on the Run 5k and the YWCA Amazing Race. Amy has been with YWCA Mankato since January 2015 and was promoted from Girls Programming Manager.

Rick Rinkoff named President of the Board of Directors at Fred Wells Tennis and Education CenterMay 26, 2017 - Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center in St. Paul announced Rick Rinkoff will become the next president of the board of directors of the St. Paul based nonprofit tennis and education center. Rinkoff, a managing partner at Craig-Hallum Capital, was a recent board chair of the Episcopal Homes of MN.

Dawn Davis named Program Director at The Bridge for YouthMay 25, 2017 - Dawn Davis has joined The Bridge for Youth as Program Director. Davis will be responsible for overseeing all Bridge programs, including the emergency shelter and transitional living programs.

Jessica Buchberger promoted to Program Manager at Prospect Park AssociationMay 22, 2017 - Jessica Buchberger has been promoted to Program Manager for Prospect Park Association. Jessica has worked with the organization for the past 4 years as Community Coordinator and demonstrated a clear commitment to the complex needs of the neighborhood.

Bradley Walz joins Little Free Library Board of DirectorsMay 18, 2017 - Bradley Walz of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has joined the board of directors at Little Free Library. Walz is a shareholder in Winthrop & Weinstine's intellectual property group. He has served as trademark and patent attorney for the Little Free Library nonprofit since its inception.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Names Mary Jones as Chief Philanthropy OfficerMay 18, 2017 - Mary Jones was named chief philanthropy officer of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. Jones recently served as chief advancement officer at YWCA Minneapolis and brings 30 years of nonprofit leadership in the arts, human services and health care organizations. Jones is also a former board chair of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Christopher Boyer named Executive Director of the Three Rivers Park District FoundationMay 17, 2017 - Christopher Boyer was named Executive Director of the Three Rivers Park District Foundation. Boyer comes to the organization with over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector where he served in senior sales leadership positions across multiple industries.

Can Do Canines Appoints Three New Board MembersMay 17, 2017 - Kelley Gunkel, Dave Rasmussen and Mark Falstad have joined the board of directors of Can Do Canines.

Helen Crary Stasson joins Little Free Library Board of DirectorsMay 12, 2017 - Helen Crary Stassen of Prescott, Wisconsin, has joined the board of directors at Little Free Library. Stassen enjoyed a 33-year library career, spending much of that time at school libraries in St. Paul, Minnesota. She and her family have been Little Free Library stewards since 2012.

Reba Dominski and Ed Graff Named Co-Chairs of Generation Next's Leadership CouncilMay 11, 2017 - Reba Dominski and Ed Graff were named the new co-chairs of Generation Next’s Leadership Council today. Generation Next, the coalition of education, community, government and business leaders working to identify key approaches to eliminate Minneapolis and Saint Paul’s education achievement and opportunity gaps.

The Minneapolis Foundation Names Ellen Goldberg Luger Senior Vice President of Philanthropic ServicesMay 1, 2017 - The Minneapolis Foundation has named Ellen Goldberg Luger Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services. Luger brings 25 years of philanthropy experience, including 18 years at the General Mills Foundation, to the organization.

Dalal "D" Ahmad joins HousingLink as Outreach SpecialistApril 17, 2017 - Dalal "D" Ahmad joined HousingLink as Outreach Specialist. In this role, she will be working on the Keys for Heroes initiative to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota.

Scholarship America names Bonnie Melville Vice President of OperationsApril 17, 2017 - Bonnie Melville has joined Scholarship America as Vice President of Operations. She joins Scholarship America after serving in senior leadership positions at GeoLearning, Ceridian and RedBrick Health. Melville holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Carleton College and a CPA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management .

Planned Parenthood Appoints Tonya Hampton to Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational EffectivenessApril 17, 2017 - Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS) announced the appointment of Tonya Hampton to the role of Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness. Prior to joining Planned Parenthood, Hampton was the Senior Director for Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement for Health Partners.

Anna Wasescha named West Central Initiative President/CEOApril 17, 2017 - Anna Wasescha has been named president of West Central Initiative (WCI) by the WCI Board of Directors. She will begin her duties on May 8. Reporting to the WCI Board, Wasescha will lead, direct and manage the organization, and guide its strategic direction. She will also act as WCI’s chief spokesperson and represent the west central region to the greater state of Minnesota.

Karen Kingsley Named Intermedia Arts' Director of Strategy & OperationsApril 11, 2017 - Intermedia Arts has selected Karen Kingsley as the organization’s new Director of Strategy & Operations. Kingsley comes to Intermedia Arts from Youthprise, a nonprofit youth-focused community foundation, where she led strategic communications and public policy to create opportunities and advance equity for Minnesota youth.

Opportunity Partners names Bryan Chambers and Mary Fenske to Board of DirectorsApril 6, 2017 - Opportunity Partners announced that Bryan Chambers and Mary Fenske have been elected to the Board of Directors. Chambers is the Business Acquisition Manager for Wells Fargo Banking. Fenske is a consultant with Advocating Change Together (ACT).

Hope Community names Shannon Jones as new Executive DirectorMarch 21, 2017 - Shannon Jones has been named new executive director of Hope Community. Jones joins Hope after having served as the director of community engagement at Urban Homeworks. Jones replaces Mary Keefe, who had been a key leader at Hope for 23 years and is retiring in March.

Lifetrack names Beth Quist Vice President, Child and Family SuccessMarch 14, 2017 - Beth Quist was named vice president, Child & Family Success at Lifetrack. She is responsible for providing the strategic vision for programs in Lifetrack’s Child & Family Success strategy, including Families Together Therapeutic Preschool and Home Visiting, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Family Outreach Services, and Specialized Family and Child Outreach Services.

Lifetrack names Diane Heldt Vice President of Employment and Economic OpportunityMarch 14, 2017 - Diane Heldt was named vice president of employment and economic opportunity. Diane has worked at Lifetrack since 2000 and has direct responsibility for program oversight, evaluation and supervision of employment-related activities in the Twin Cities for MFIP Services, Refugee & Immigrant Services and Training & Transitional Work Experience Programs.

Michael Maney named to Scholarship America's Board of TrusteesMarch 13, 2017 - Michael Maney, Senior Director of Communications for Target, has been elected to Scholarship America’s Board of Trustees. Previously he was director of communications for Sony Pictures Television and spent nine years with The Walt Disney Company, responsible for internal communications for Disney’s entertainment and news media businesses.

The Committee Against Domestic Violence Promotes Jason Mack to Executive DirectorMarch 9, 2017 - The Committee Against Domestic Abuse promoted Jason Mack to executive director. Mack, who is based in the Mankato office, serves 8 counties in the southern Minnesota region.

Rêve Academy Names Amanda Janssen as Executive DirectorMarch 7, 2017 - Rêve Academy, an organization that provides pathways to digital careers for Twin Cities youth, welcomes Amanda Janssen as its new executive director. Janssen has many years of experience in both national and international education contexts.

Grace Tangjerd Schmitt, President of Guild Incorporated, Announces RetirementMarch 6, 2017 - Grace Tangjerd Scmitt has announced her retirement from Guild Incorporated, effective mid-July 2017. Tangjerd Schmitt has served as president since 1990. The Board of Directors and an outside search committee will begin a search for her successor shortly.

Washburn Center for Children Welcomes New CEO, Tom SteinmetzMarch 3, 2017 - Tom Steinmetz has been announced as the new CEO of Washburn Center for Children, effective March 1. Steinmetz has worked with Washburn Center for Children for over 20 years.